Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Preside at all Troop meetings, events, activities and the annual Troop Planning Workshop.

·         Have an agenda and backup plan for each meeting or event. 

·         Call people responsible for program items and remind them of their responsibility. 

·         Conduct the meeting or event and direct the activities of other Junior Leaders and Scouts. 

·         Notify the ASPL if you are going to be absent from a meeting or event.

Chair the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).

·         Issue an agenda before the PLC so all can properly prepare for the meeting. 

·         Conduct the PLC in an orderly fashion and stick to the agenda. During the meeting do the following: 

·         Review the detailed program for the next month. 

·         Plan the following month’s program in detail. 

·         Assign responsibilities for each program item. 

·         Discuss the 2-month additional look ahead. 

Appoint leadership positions with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.

·         Before making any assignments, find out which Scouts need leadership positions for advancement. 

·         Make selections based on above and Scouts experience and dependability.

Assign duties and responsibilities to other leaders

·         Delegate responsibilities throughout the Junior Leader Staff.

Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.

·         Participate in the Troop Junior Leader Training sessions. 

·         Give the Patrol Leaders and their Assistants helpful hints and encouragement in carrying out their duties.

Keep others informed.

·         Call the JASM to confer on upcoming program items. 

·         Call the ASPL each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing Troop 73 activities.

·         Working with the PLC, develop the detailed program plans for all Troop activities. 

·         Type up detailed programs plan for each month and distribute to the Troop. 

·         Provide assistance and leadership to the Troop Instructors.

Help with leading the meetings and activities as called upon by the SPL.

·         Make sure the Instructors know what assignments they have been given by the staff. 

·         Help the SPL conduct the meetings and activities and help maintain discipline.

Take over troop leadership in the absence of the SPL.

·         Take over the responsibilities of the SPL in his absence.

Function as a member of the PLC.

·         Attend all PLC meetings so that you can inform all of the upcoming program. 

·         Take notes of program ideas presented at the PLC. 

·         Make a list of the things you and the Instructors are assigned.

Keep others informed.

·         Call the SPL to confer on upcoming program items. 

·         Call the Instructors each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.

·         Have at least six patrol activities each year 

·         Use patrol corners during Troop meetings to make decisions and get informed.

Assigns patrol members a job and help them succeed.

·         Make sure your patrol has an APL, scribe, quartermaster, grub master and cheer master. 

·         Make up duty rosters for campouts and post them on your patrol box.

Represent the patrol at the PLC and Troop Planning Workshop.

·         Attend all PLC meetings and the Troop Planning Workshop. 

·         Keep a list of what your patrol member’s need for advancement. 

·         Know what your patrol members would like to do.

Develop patrol spirit.

·         Have your patrol flag at all troop and patrol activities. 

·         Have a patrol yell.

Keep others informed.

·         Call the patrol members each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information. 

·         Be sure to let your APL know if you are going to be absent so he can fill in for you. Make sure he knows what is supposed to happen and what responsibilities the patrol has.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Help Scouts meet advancement requirements through First Class.

·         Work with the ASPL (Programs) to develop and implement First Class Emphasis programs for new Scouts.

Guide new Scouts through early Troop experiences to help become comfortable in the Troop and the outdoors.

·         Help new Scouts become familiar with the way things are done in Troop 73.

Advise new Patrol Leaders of his duties and responsibilities regarding new Scouts.

·         Help the new Patrol Leaders train their patrols so they can effectively operate.

Attend the PLC meetings with new Patrol Leaders.

·         Help new Patrol Leaders to prepare for the PLC.

Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.

·         Make sure you know what you are supposed to do and do it well. 

·         Help whenever you can to maintain discipline.

Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older 

·         Make sure older Scouts don’t take advantage of the new scouts. 

Keep others informed.

·         Talk to the new Patrol Leader each week to check they are following up on their assignments, to get information and feedback and to communicate program information. 

·         See if there is anything you can do to help him out.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Record attendance.

·         Make a written record of attendance of each Troop meeting and Troop event and make sure the Advancement Chairman gets a copy for the Troop records. 

·         If you are going to miss a meeting or event, make sure that you have someone else record attendance for you. 

Attend and keep a log of PLC meetings.

·         Keep a written record of each PLC meeting. 

·         Distribute copies of the PLC log at the Troop meeting immediately following the PLC.

Record advancement in Troop records.

·         In Troop 73, the Patrol Leaders and the individual Scouts are responsible for getting advancement information to the Advancement Chairman. 

·         Provide the Advancement Chairman with the names of Scouts who earn things like Totin’ Chip and Firm’n Chip.

Work with appropriate Troop Committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.

·         Help the Advance Chairman to keep the Troop records orderly and complete. 

·         Help the Camping committee with attendance and collection of camping fees prior to a Troop event.

Keep others informed.

·         Meet with the Advancement Chairman at every meeting to assist in keeping the records complete and orderly. 

·         Meet with Camping committee member in charge of the months’ event and assist when called upon.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the Troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays or information files.

·         Make a scrapbook of Troop activities and keep it up to date. 

·         Make sure that some takes pictures at every Troop event. 

·         Maintain the Troop record archive with things such as Quality Unit awards and Troop re-charter certificates. 

·         Display Troop memorabilia at all Courts of Honor.

Take care of Troop trophies and keepsakes.

·         Collect all troop awards and keep them in a safe place. 

·         Collect Troop flag banners.

Keep information about Troop alumni.

·         Make a scrapbook about Troop alumni, especially Eagle Scouts.

Keep others informed.

·         ·Talk with the SPL and ASPL each week to update them on your progress.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Take pictures of Troop activities and events for use in newsletters & for the web.

·         Make sure to keep all photos on file for future use such as for slide show at Troop Banquet, newsletters & for the Troop website.

·         Make sure to take pictures at every Troop event. 

Put together a Photo Album

·         Put all photos in an album and keep them in a safe place. 

Keep information about Troop alumni.

·         Maintain a Photo album about Troop alumni, especially Eagle Scouts.

Keep others informed.

·         Talk with the SPL and ASPL each week to update them on your progress.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.

Duties

What it means in Troop 73

Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the Troop or patrols.

·         Take on assignments from the staff to provide skills instruction at Troop meetings and on campouts. 

Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment. 

·         Study carefully the skill to be taught. 

·         Use resources that are available, for example: 

·         Boy Scout Handbook 

·         Boy Scout Field book 

·         Merit Badge books 

·         Woods Wisdom 

·         Other library resources 

·         Write down your instructional plan. 

·         Make sure you have all the necessary equipment. Be Prepared.

Keep others informed.

·         Talk with the ASPL (Programs) each week to be sure of your assignments. Tell him if you are having trouble preparing for your instructional assignments.

Set a good example.

·         Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 

·         Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·         Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·         Have a good attendance record. 

·         Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.

Wear the uniform correctly.

·         Always conform to the Troop 73 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.

Show Scout Spirit

·         Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 

·         Actively participate in the activities of Troop 73 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.